This was a powerful performance by all 4 of the Fine family members. They make you laugh and cry, and they stay with you for a long time. A beautiful, moving poem read by the youngest daughter sumarizes theirs hopes, fears, losses and potential. Throughout everything the great 70s clothes, cars, furniture and music are a fun reminder of a colorful decade. If you want to see a movie base on a well-written story, this is the movie for you.